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Adnan Siddiqui & Sajal Aly get into an Online Debate Over the National Anthem

by Ayesal A
written by Ayesal A

Veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui and one of  Pakistan’s most loved and celebrated actresses Sajal Aly locked horns on social media! Siddiqui took it to the platform to call out Shehzad Roy and Abdul Wahab Bugti’s rendition of the national anthem.

Adnan Siddiqui took to social media to voice his concerns over the performance, terming it as “disrespectful.” Moreover, the Meray Paas Tum Ho actor penned down a long message that questioned the extent of “creative liberties” artists take while experimenting with the anthem.

“Is it appropriate to take creative liberties with our National Anthem, which was composed to instil in our patriotism and remind us of our nation’s glory?” He asked.

If the “constitution permits anyone to improvise the tarana in the guise of creativity.” He further highlighted that only the “original rendition” of the national anthem is played at “matches, tournaments, and other state functions.

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However, on the other hand, his Mom co-star Sajal Aly chimed in on the ongoing discussion to put forth a different point of view. “Pakistan’s diversity makes it beautiful. A rendition of the national anthem that is inclusive of historically marginalised groups is far more patriotic than imposing a rigid and unitary idea of how to show love for our country and its people,” wrote Aly.

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“This protocol is to be followed for national symbols, the respect accorded to them much so that the first alphabets of the national anthem are in upper case,” replied Siddiqui.

“What next, because we are creative and should celebrate diversity? Hoist the National Flag upside down and design our own version of the emblem?” Siddiqui concluded.

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Actors Aijaz Aslam and Farhan Saeed jumped in on the bandwagon to share their own thoughts about the matter.

Who do you think is correct? Share your two cents with us in the comments below.

Stay tuned to WOW3560 for all the latest news and updates.

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LSA Issues Statement Over Backlash on Nomination of Domestic Violence Accused

by Ayesal A
written by Ayesal A

The Lux Style Awards (LSA) management has issued an official statement in regard to the fiasco that recently took over social media.

So what happened?  Everything started when renowned Pakistani-Canadian journalist, filmmaker and activist Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy took to social media to boycott the LSA.

In her post, she pointed out that LUX is a brand associated with women’s products and should have known better than to nominate a man accused of domestic abuse.

Moreover, she added that Uniliver, the parent company, which globally advertises ‘no to domestic violence’ campaigns and openly advocates against it should have given this two cents. Especially given that it is a part of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Lastly, she added that back in 2012, she won an award from LUX which she will return as she no longer shares the same brand values. Moreover, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy asked everyone to come together as a society to stand against domestic violence and call those who provide platforms to abusers.

Here’s what she wrote:

In response, LUX generated a reply, reading:

‘The LUX Style Awards submission are received from artists and channels as part of an open call for entries for consideration in the awards. All shortlisted nominations, for the Viewer’s Choice Category of the LSA 2022 are a result of an exclusive viewer voting process, which is audited end to end by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LSA cannot participate in short-listing, vetting, or excluding any submissions or nominations.

In another post, the management posted:

‘The LSA believes in respecting the freedom and diversity of audience views, and does not regulate or limit engagement (except in cases of content with obscene or inappropriate language) on our social media platforms’.

Under this post, activist Kanwal Ahmed shared her two cents on the matter, saying:

‘How come my comment isn’t visible to ANYONE except friends and followers then? Having said that, the day you stop platforming abusers and wife beaters you won’t need to hide your bachi kuchi izzat either. Funny that you’re violating your own pretentious CSR principles and #unmute campaign by supporting perpetrators of gender-based violence.’

Others also spoke up and out against the platform.

We have yet to see if Feroze Khan walks away with he award and will this topic escalate.

Stay tuned to WOW360 to find out.

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